The glyphs (well, researchers use the term 'signs' avoiding the culturally-laden 'glyph' designation) consist of 62 shapes cut into the block, or rather 28 different shapes, some of which are repeated for a total of 62 notations. The signs appear to be representational of insects, plants, animals and other objects.
The images on the Cascajal Block were enhanced by the researchers using Photoshop to bring the details out. This drawing appears in Science 313:1612.
The images on the Cascajal Block were enhanced by the researchers using Photoshop to bring the details out. This drawing appears in Science 313:1612.
- More information on The Cascajal Block
- Study Guide to the Olmec Civilization
- Rodriguez Martinez, Ma. del et al. 2006. Oldest writing in the New World. Science 313:1610-1614.
